Year: 2017

WRIC Virginia health officials investigating rare case of human rabies in Central VirginiaRoanoke TimesAfter being bitten by a dog while traveling in India, a central Virginia resident has a confirmed case of human rabies, according to the Virginia Department of Health. The department declined to share any additional information about the patient …Rabies: Virginia reports … Read more

New York Times UK Health Service, Targeted in Cyberattack, Ignored Warnings for MonthsNew York TimesAn ambulance in London on Friday. Hospitals across Britain canceled surgeries and turned away patients after the National Health Service was hit by a large-scale ransomware attack. Credit Andy Rain/European Pressphoto Agency. LONDON — Britain’s …Global cyberattack strikes dozens of countries, cripples … Read more

CBS News Humans’ sense of smell is keener than you thinkCBS NewsAs you read this, take a whiff. What smells do you detect? How do these smells affect how you feel? It’s rare that people consciously take in the smells around them, but a new review argues that the human sense of smell is more … Read more

Fox News Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo kills 3 people, WHO saysFox NewsHealth authorities are investigating nine suspected cases of Ebola in a remote corner of northern Congo, including two deaths, the country’s health minister said Friday May 12, 2017. (Frederick Murphy/CDC via AP, File). An Ebola virus outbreak in the …Ebola kills at … Read more

NBC Bay Area Brazil Declares End to Zika Emergency After Fall in CasesNBC Bay AreaDo you think an employer’s religious beliefs should be able to affect their employees’ health care coverage? Yes; No; I have no opinion. Privacy policy · NEWSLETTERS. Receive the latest health updates in your inbox. Email. Privacy policy | More …News … Read more

Washington Post New Hepatitis C Infections Hit 15-Year HighWebMDFRIDAY, May 12, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Reports of new hepatitis C infections in the United States nearly tripled over five years, reaching a 15-year high, federal government data show. The highest number of new infections were reported among 20- to …Hepatitis C cases soar in US as … Read more

CBS News Sushi parasite that embeds in the stomach is on the rise, doctors warnCBS NewsSushi has a healthy reputation – it can be low fat and high in protein – but a new report serves as a stark reminder that sushi made with raw fish can carry a dangerous parasite. Doctors warn that it’s … Read more

WPXI Pittsburgh Hand injuries involving avocados prompt medical group’s call for safety labelsWPXI PittsburghSome avocado lovers are seeing red instead of green and yellow when they slice into the fruit, and the rising number of hand injuries is a concern to physicians. According to The Times, the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic …Brunchers … Read more